"irreverence" in Chinese (Simplified)
不敬
Definition
缺乏尊重或严肃,特别是对通常被严肃对待的事物,如宗教、权威或传统。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于正式或半正式环境,描述对权威或传统的挑战性态度、幽默或评论。通常不指针对个人的无礼(可用“侮辱”或“不尊重”)。常与讽刺、智慧相关。
Examples
His irreverence made the old traditions seem less important.
他的**不敬**让旧传统显得不那么重要。
The comedian's irreverence shocked some people in the audience.
那位喜剧演员的**不敬**让一些观众感到震惊。
Her irreverence towards authority made her popular among students.
她对权威的**不敬**让她深受学生喜爱。
The movie’s irreverence is what makes it so funny and fresh.
这部电影的**不敬**让它变得如此有趣和新鲜。
His sense of irreverence came through in every joke he told.
他每个笑话都透露出**不敬**的感觉。
I admire her irreverence—she’s not afraid to question the rules.
我欣赏她的**不敬**—她不怕质疑规则。